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Two of which are widow Ladies with large families my father was over 78 yrs old and was not engaged in any manner in the war. If consistant with the publick good I hope I may be granted permission immediately as the land is in bad condition & [[will?]] take much time to prepare it for wheat. I do not intend to interfere with the interest of the renters in any manner whatever.
I am sir very resply
yours & [[?]]
Wm Smith
Vaughan farm
Elizabeth City Co VA
August 9th, 65

Transcription Notes:
"ss" written with "f" (permission)